Tattoo styles
Cover-up tattoo in Oslo — give new life to old tattoos
Do you have a tattoo you regret? You're not alone. At Masterpiece Tattoo Family in Sagene, Oslo, we specialise in cover-up tattoos — and we can help you transform an old design into a new work of art you'll be proud to wear.
An old mistake deserves a new life
A tattoo is a powerful form of self-expression. But what happens when the tattoo you dreamed of doesn't live up to expectations? Maybe you followed a trend, or ended up with a design you quickly grew tired of. Walking around with a tattoo that doesn't bring you joy can affect your confidence — but fortunately, there are solutions.
A cover-up tattoo can transform an old design into a new work of art, giving your skin back its glow and personality.
What is a cover-up tattoo?
A cover-up involves placing the ink from the new tattoo in the same layer of skin as the old one. It requires careful planning and solid experience. The artist needs to assess the size of the existing tattoo, the colours and contrasts, and the placement on the body.
Most tattoos can be covered — but the result depends both on the tattoo you already have and on the artist's expertise. That's why it's essential to choose an artist with solid experience in cover-ups.
What can be covered?
Dark and large tattoos require more planning than light and small ones. As a rule of thumb, a new tattoo can be made up to 30–50% larger than the original to cover it effectively. Colours such as black, dark blue and deep red work best for covering old designs. During the consultation, we always assess what is possible for your specific tattoo.
What happens at the consultation?
At the consultation, the artist looks at the existing tattoo, discusses your wishes and sketches possible solutions. We are honest about what is possible and what isn't — a good cover-up result always starts with an honest conversation.
Our cover-up specialists
At Masterpiece Tattoo Family, we have three artists who are particularly skilled at cover-ups:
Electric Linda — tattoo legend with over 25 years of experience and 50+ awards. Specialist in colour realism and cover-ups of all sizes.
Miguel Cartes — winner of Best Color at Oslo Tattoo Show 2025. Expert in colour realism and creative cover-up solutions.
Turgay Yalcin — specialist in black & grey realism and micro realism. Ideal for cover-ups where you want a darker, more dramatic expression.
Cover-up over removal — a smarter choice?
The tattoo industry is more popular than ever — and is expected to grow by 50% globally by 2030. At the same time, demand for tattoo removal is also increasing. But laser treatment is expensive, time-consuming and painful. Why choose painful removal when you can refresh with modern techniques and skilled artists?
Ready for a fresh start?
Old tattoos don't have to be a problem. With a cover-up, you can transform past mistakes into a work of art you wear with pride. Book a free consultation at Masterpiece Tattoo Family in Sagene, Oslo today — and we'll find the solution that works best for you.
